Working, working

[lunabee34]

I'm sitting on a massive book review post, but I haven't made it because I've been very busy.

This week is the Victorian Popular Fiction conference, and they're very wonderfully doing a hybrid conference. I have had great fun participating so far (although I must admit that getting up at 4:00 a.m. for the first round of panels each morning has been a no-go for me LOL). My presentation went very well this morning; I was extremely nervous because Andrew King is the president of VPFA, and he's one of the top three Ouida scholars, and I do not want to look like a dumbass in front of this guy. But he was unable to attend my session according to the moderator because he was off doing presidential duties. So, whew. However, this guy who is a Ouida fanatic (chelseagirl, the guy featured in that Ouida article you linked me to) who I'm friends with on Goodreads was in the audience; he asked me an insightful question, and it was lovely to speak to him in person. One day of the conference left; Andrew King's paper on Ouida is tomorrow. I'm looking forward to it.

In other news, yesterday I met with last year's Senate Chair and received transition documents (my idea when I was Chair of Executive Committee to have all committee/board chairs create transition documents that include the basics of operation plus unfinished business and that are updated at the end of each year; thank you, Past Me) and talked about the logistics of what this role will entail. We have an excellent working relationship and have had some of this conversation before, but now I feel really solid about what I'm going to be doing.

What did I get today? A request to be on a hiring committee, a request to appear at New Employee Orientation to be introduced to all new employees, and a request to make a presentation (possibly the same presentation three times for three different groups; that's not clear to me) at New Faculty Orientation about what tenure-track faculty should be doing in their first three years leading up to pre-tenure review in terms of career development. Thank goodness this position comes with a course release. LOL I am going to be so busy.

Emma and I are going shopping on Saturday because I do not possess the clothes to keep up with all these demands for my appearance. I have largely been off campus for the last two years, but now I have to be on campus four days a week plus meetings on many Fridays. Time to spend some money!

Comments

[gloss]

Congrats on great paper delivery! And just a general yay for Ouida, hee.

New faculty are going to be really lucky to hear/learn from you.

[lunabee34]

Thank you!

I don't know how lucky they will be to hear from me specifically, but I do think it is a good thing we are taking onboarding seriously finally. Fifteen years ago our onboarding was not very good; I didn't get any of this kind of info as a good hire. I'm glad we're giving people the info they need right out of the gate to be successful.

[china_shop]

What did I get today?

ALL THE THINGS, from the sound of it.

Hope the shopping is fun! <3 <3 <3

*hugs*

[lunabee34]

Ha! All the things indeed.

I hope the shopping goes well too. Sometimes it can be so frustrating. But hope springs eternal.

*hugs*

[lokifan]

Wow, clearly they need you and are Rather Impressed :D

[lunabee34]

*beams*

Awwwww. I hope so. :)

[corvidology]

Oooh big person on campus! \o/

Good luck with the shopping. I hate shopping for clothes so much!

[lunabee34]

*twirls*

Thank you. I hate it when I can't find anything, and it's a huge endorphin rush when I am successful. We'll see which way the cookie crumbles. LOL

[zulu]

Yay conference! Yay talking with people in your field! :D

[lunabee34]

It has been so lovely. I hope to be involved with the association this year; they have a reading group that I hope is virtual, and I hope they have a virtual component to the conference again next year because this has been very, very wonderful.

[zulu]

Ooh, reading groups are awesome. I always learn a ton and read stuff I wouldn't have known about before. So useful. I hope it's virtual & gets off the ground!

[lunabee34]

I shall report back!

The group itself is well established so I just need to find out the details.

[princessofgeeks]

YOU GO GIRL

Embrace your rock star self.

MUCH LOVE AND HUGGLES

[lunabee34]

*hugs*

It's been a good experience. <3

[musesfool]

I'm so glad they appreciate you, even if it means more work! Hopefully with commensurate compensation.

[lunabee34]

Welllllll, I get a course release, so I get paid the same while teaching one less course in fall and one less in spring. And this means I meet/exceed my service requirements for the year. And it helps me to meet the threshold for being promoted to full professor. But it does not result in more money. But that's academia. LOL

[independence1776]

Congrats on all that! And good luck clothes shopping.

[lunabee34]

Thank you thank you!

*crosses fingers*

[oracne]

Go you on the onboarding stuff. They are so lucky to have you. I hope your clothes shopping is fruitful.

And yay for a great conference!

[lunabee34]

Awwww. Thank you. <3

I hope to find good stuff. I really need clothes badly. *crosses fingers*

[lyr]

Go, you! That all sounds like the good kind of busy.

Also, I got your postcard. *hugs* That was so sweet of you, hon. I was really touched.

[lunabee34]

It is! Not gonna lie. I do love this kind of work.

Aww, yay! <3 I am so happy for you.

[sheafrotherdon]

Congrats on the paper! (4am - yeah, big nope. And this is from someone who's often awake at 4am.)

That is a LOT of service - I'm so glad you get a course release. It's so necessary. And yay for new clothes. I have been buying dresses in the sales this summer, and by fall should have a lovely new wardrobe to sally forth back into the world in. Sometimes there's nothing like it. ♥

[lunabee34]

It really is. And for my health too.

I'm so glad you are building a wardrobe to love!

[amejisuto]

WOW. You've been busy! That's good, you're doing so well. Have fun shopping with Emma!

[lunabee34]

I complain but I do enjoy work I find meaningful.

We had a good time. She's a fun shopping companion.

[executrix]

Beats me how you can hate clothes shopping but then lots of people can't understand why I hate to watch sports. Plz advise me of sizes and styles desired--I think I'm going to a big house sale on Sunday and would be glad to engage in Shopping Surrogacy.

[lunabee34]

Oooooh, thank you for the offer.

I am looking for Large or XL tops, mostly in solid colors although I love a good stripe or polka dot, and layering items ranging from lightweight cardigans to OMG it's fucking freezing in here. LOL

<3 <3 <3

[executrix]

Righty-ho! The sale on Sunday specified that they have size-L women's clothes. There's a sale tomorrow morning in my neighborhood, I'll give 'em a look.

[lunabee34]

You are so sweet. Thank you.

[executrix]

Just got one jacket for you, soz, most of the clothes were Petites and you are a tall person.

[lunabee34]

Hey that is amazing and wonderful. Much gratitude here, my friend. That's one more jacket in the arsenal.

[chelseagirl]

Glad the conference was so good, and it sounds like you're being valued at work, so that's all good!

Spend with a clear conscience. ;-)

[lunabee34]

I'm at a good moment in my career. I hope this upswing lasts.

I didn't find a lot of clothes but I blew my wad on skin care and am pleased. Lol

[chelseagirl]

I rarely see interesting clothes in malls or department stores anymore. Hope you find some things you love later -- and enjoy your skincare now!

[lunabee34]

I know! Same here. I have such a hard time finding stuff I like. And I just want classic stuff. Sigh.

[nyctanthes]

This is all sounds wonderful. Congratulations! Well deserved. :)

[lunabee34]

Thank you! I'm pleased with myself. Lol

[sabethea]

Wow, you’re in demand. Probably because you’re good :)

[lunabee34]

Or I've got them fooled. Lol

[timespirt]

Congrats on all your accomplishments and I do hope you had much fun shopping.

"HUGS"

[lunabee34]

Thank you!

Emma and I had fun. She's a good shopping companion.